7am Why private school kids run the country
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Dec 4, 2023 An exploration of the educational backgrounds of Australian politicians and the impact on public education reforms. The funding gap and wealth inequality between public and private schools in Australia. The unfairness in funding for private schools and lack of government action. The importance of real diversity in parliament to counter the control of private school alumni.
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Politicians' Schooling
- Less than half of the current Australian cabinet went to public schools.
- This is also true for the parliament overall where only about one-third are state school graduates.
Elite Schooling Example
- Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles exemplifies this trend.
- His father was a private school principal, and he attended Geelong Grammar, Australia's most expensive school.
School Inequality
- Australia's public schools are severely underfunded, lacking basic necessities like functioning heaters and toilets.
- Meanwhile, private schools enjoy extravagant facilities like water polo stadiums and multi-million dollar "student centers."